逝: the kanji for pass away
逝 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pass away. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
逝 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
逝 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逝去せいきょ · seikyo | death (honorific) |
| 急逝きゅうせい · kyūsei | sudden death |
ゆく (yuku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逝くゆく · yuku | to pass away |
いく (iku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逝くいく · iku | to pass away |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …恩師の逝去を知らせる手紙が届いた。Onshi no seikyo o shiraseru tegami ga todoita.A letter arrived informing me of my mentor's death.
- 有名な作家が急逝した。Yūmei na sakka ga kyūsei shita.A famous writer died suddenly.
- 祖母は静かに逝った。Sobo wa shizuka ni itta.My grandmother passed away peacefully.
- 逝ってしまった人を思い出す。Itte shimatta hito o omoidasu.I remember those who have passed away.
- …ご逝去を心からお悔やみ申し上げます。Goseikyo o kokoro kara okuyami mōshiagemasu.Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Questions about 逝
How many strokes does 逝 have?
逝 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 逝?
The on readings are sei (セイ). The kun readings are yuku (ゆく), iku (いく).
What JLPT level is 逝?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 逝
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.